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Eliot is a medieval diminutive of Elias, which is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Elijah. It carries a strong spiritual legacy, signifying the devotion to a singular deity. While less common than the 'Elliott' spelling, this version is often associated with literary sophistication.
Less common today
Eliot isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #944 in 2012.
Nobel Prize-winning poet and playwright
Famous American Prohibition agent
Former Governor of New York
A charismatic magician and student · The Magicians
The eccentric protagonist of several novels · God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater
The retrieval specialist and martial artist · Leverage
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
